MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercedes Benz SL500

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2000 Mercedes Benz SL500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:00:23.164Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 22 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1998: 6 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2 2001: 3 complaints 2003: 80 complaints 2003 2004: 45 complaints 2005: 19 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2009
1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 22 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2003: 80 complaints 2003 2004: 45 complaints 2004 2005: 19 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2009: 2 complaints 2009
1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 22 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2003: 80 complaints 2003 2004: 45 complaints 2004 2005: 19 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2009: 2 complaints 2009

2000: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19922
19936
19948
199522
19966
19979
19986
19992
20002
20013
200380
200445
200519
200613
20092

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes.

Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 1999 N/A Mercedes-Benz SL500. The contact purchased the rear brake rotors and pads from R1 Concepts, who sells auto parts on Amazon.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-06

Interior lighting

1 of 2 total reports mentions: interior lighting.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz SL500. While driving at 40 MPH, the instrument cluster experienced an electrical malfunction.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-14

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-01-27Wheels06E014000 Certain zf trading north america aftermarket wheel bearing kits, lemfoerder p/n 1402301, sold for installation on 1992-2001 Mercedes Benz SL500 (R129) vehicles after April 1, 2005. The caliper…

    Remedy: Zf trading will notify its owners and repair the wheel bearing kits free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2006.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2007-08-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-11-20 Air suspension system failure

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Mercedes Benz SL500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Interior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E014000 · Wheels
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 Mercedes Benz SL500 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz SL500?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz SL500 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.